Empowering Dreams, Celebrating Success: Future Urban Leaders Annual Gala

Every year, FUL hosts our signature gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements of our students, honoring the incredible supporters who make our work possible, and raising critical funds to fuel the dreams of Milwaukee’s youth.

Explore highlights from past galas and get ready to join us for the next unforgettable celebration, where community, purpose, and possibility come together to uplift the next generation of leaders.

Thank You for Celebrating 10 Years of Impact!

Thank you for joining us at FUL’s 10-Year anniversary gala, Portraits of the Future: A Milwaukee Night at the Louvre. Your presence helped make the evening unforgettable, a true celebration of leadership, creativity, and the bright futures our scholars are building every day.

The room was filled with joy, connection, and community, and together we honored a decade of impact while boldly stepping into the decade ahead. From powerful panel conversations to stunning live art, from the stories of our scholars to the passion of our supporters, the night beautifully reflected what FUL stands for: opportunity, possibility, and purpose.

Thank you to our sponsors, partners, families, volunteers, and every guest who showed up with heart.

We are grateful for every person who attended, gave, shared, and celebrated this milestone with us.

We invite you to continue supporting FUL as we work to reach our year-end fundraising goal by December 31, 2025. Together, we can open doors to opportunity for even more scholars in the next decade.

Thank you for being part of our story, and for helping fuel the future.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for helping us celebrate 10 years of transformation! Your partnership ensures Future Urban Leaders can continue inspiring, educating, and empowering the next generation of Milwaukee’s changemakers.

Gold Sponsors

Ron and Micky Sadoff

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors

Alyssa Anderson

Our 2025 Gala Celebrated 10 Years of Transformation

  • 7th Annual Fundraiser Gala - Portraits of the Future

    Relive the magic of the FUL 7th annual fundraising gala, a milestone celebration honoring ten years of empowering young leaders across Milwaukee. The evening brought together scholars, families, alumni, community partners, and supporters for a night filled with inspiration, artistry, and heartfelt moments that reflected the true spirit of FUL. These photos capture the joy, connection, and transformational impact that defined this unforgettable event and the bright future we are building together.

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Take a Look Back at Our 2024 Gala

  • 6th Annual Fundraiser Gala - Starry Night


    The 2024 "Starry Night" theme celebrated the limitless potential of our students as they strive to become tomorrow's leaders. The evening will include a keynote address from one of our inspiring alumni, a showcase of student achievements, and an auction benefiting our programs.

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